Bolan’s glam stomp closes out the year with “Metal Guru”! T.Rex’s performance of “Metal Guru” – recorded on December 21, 1972 – was broadcast on the Christmas edition of Top of the Pops on December 28, 1972. The festive special featured Bolan in full glam glory, delivering the catchy #1 hit with his signature strut and electric energy. More festive T.Rex magic added weekly!

Bolan’s glam empire expands – Sundown tour blasts across Britain! advert in Melody Maker, December 22, 1972. More T.Rex tour thunder added weekly..

Bolan delivered double glam gold for the BBC Christmas specials! On December 21, 1972, T. Rex recorded performances of their two number one hits, Metal Guru and Telegram Sam , for the holiday editions of Top of the Pops . Christmas 1972 - Part 1 Telegram Sam Mimed Performance December 25, 1972 Christmas 1972 - Part 2 Metal Guru Mimed Performance December 28, 1972

On the Official Singles Chart 17 December 1972 - 23 December 1972, T.Rex’s Solid Gold Easy Action moved up one place to number 3, it entered the Chart at number 8 for the week of December 9–15, 1972, peaking at number 2 on January 6, 1973, and charting for 11 weeks until February 17, 1973.